Nothing is better on a cold day than sitting with one or some of your favorite people and enjoying a hot drink. It’s a way to feel warm, inside and out, not just because of the drinks you share but because these people remind you that you are connected, loved, and safe.
Make some hot chocolate and drop marshmallows on top. For every marshmallow, name a person who makes you feel loved and safe. Close with a family prayer, thanking God for these people in your lives.
These simple, daily devotions are written by Casey Cross for Hope Lutheran Church as a supplement with Traci Smith’s Faithful Families Advent Calendar. All bible references are from the NRSV translation.